DESE Technology Integration in Education 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is an example of synchronous online learning?
- Students watch pre-recorded lectures at their own pace
- Students participate in a live video conference class session (Correct answer)
- Students read an e-textbook and submit a reflection
- Students complete a self-paced online module
Correct answer: Students participate in a live video conference class session
Synchronous learning occurs in real time, such as live video conferences, as opposed to asynchronous learning which students complete at their own pace.
Question 2: A teacher wants to teach students about evaluating online sources. Which skill set does this fall under?
- Coding literacy
- Digital citizenship and information literacy (Correct answer)
- Hardware maintenance
- Learning management system administration
Correct answer: Digital citizenship and information literacy
Evaluating online sources is a core component of digital citizenship and information literacy, which includes critical evaluation of digital content.
Question 3: Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a Learning Management System (LMS)?
- To replace face-to-face instruction entirely
- To organize, deliver, and track educational content and student progress (Correct answer)
- To block inappropriate websites for students
- To generate standardized test scores automatically
Correct answer: To organize, deliver, and track educational content and student progress
An LMS is a platform used to create, deliver, manage, and track educational content and learner progress in one centralized system.
Question 4: Under CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act), schools receiving E-rate funding MUST:
- Provide each student with a personal device
- Block access to harmful online content and have an internet safety policy (Correct answer)
- Use only open-source educational software
- Train all students in basic coding skills
Correct answer: Block access to harmful online content and have an internet safety policy
CIPA requires schools using E-rate funds to implement technology protection measures (content filters) and adopt an internet safety policy.
Question 5: A teacher uses Google Classroom to post assignments and return feedback digitally. According to the SAMR model, this most likely represents:
- Substitution
- Augmentation (Correct answer)
- Modification
- Redefinition
Correct answer: Augmentation
Augmentation means technology substitutes for a traditional tool with functional improvement, such as digital feedback features that enhance the assignment process.
Question 6: Which approach BEST supports students developing 21st-century technology skills according to ISTE standards?
- Memorizing software shortcuts for standardized testing
- Engaging in creative problem-solving and collaboration using digital tools (Correct answer)
- Limiting device use to teacher-directed drill and practice
- Focusing exclusively on keyboarding speed
Correct answer: Engaging in creative problem-solving and collaboration using digital tools
ISTE standards emphasize empowered learners, digital citizens, knowledge constructors, and innovative designers who use technology for creative, collaborative work.
Question 7: Which tool would BEST help a teacher differentiate instruction using technology for a range of reading levels?
- A single class-wide PowerPoint presentation
- Adaptive learning software that adjusts content difficulty based on student performance (Correct answer)
- A static class website with one set of readings
- A shared classroom printer for handouts
Correct answer: Adaptive learning software that adjusts content difficulty based on student performance
Adaptive learning software personalizes content difficulty in real time based on each student's performance, enabling effective differentiated instruction.
DESE Technology Integration in Education 3
Which of the following is an example of synchronous online learning?